Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Custom Rifles & Wildcats 30-06 Vs. 300 H&H

Why? A friend has a 30-06 AI and loves it. I, for one, have the 300 H&H and love it.

I just don't think they bring anything to the table that another standard cartridge can't match or best, not to mention their weirdness makes it tough if one is on a hunt in BFE and needs ammo.

I like the H&H myself but it would have to be in a Model 70 or Mauser action.

If it's going to be a heavier rifle, say 8.5-9.5 lbs. w/ a 24-26 barrel, I'd do a 300 H&H. If you want a 7.5-8 lb. rifle with a 22-24 inch barrel, I'd do an '06'. E

Mine is on a Model 70 classic action with a clean pac-nor #2 at 24", cerakoted midnite blue. Dropped in an Echols's Edge fill legend stock.

Topped with dual dovetails and a Leupy 2.5-8.

Should be done shortly and am currently trying to find some of the new Hornady 180gr GMX's.

Heading to Africa in June for a PG hunt and plan on using the 300 as a primary.

I appreciate the nostalgia connected with the 300 H&H, but if the goal is to eventually shoot it, I like the 300 Win as the more useful round. I don't have much patience to locate rare or seasonal brass.

Any of my 300 Win rifles can easily become a 30-06, but if you are going to use the rifle, with the exception of extreme long range, there isn't anything the others do that the 30-06 won't do as well with today's bullets and powders.

The first (and only) practice load that I worked up for my .300H&H.

Well it looks like the 300 H&H has the commanding lead. I handload all of my own ammo, so this is not a consideration. How do you guys feel about the recoil in a 7lb rifle? I own a 416 Taylor, and it's not horrible to shoot.

[quote=jorgeI]I just don't think they bring anything to the table that another standard cartridge can't match or best, not to mention their weirdness makes it tough if one is on a hunt in BFE and needs ammo.


Part of the utility of a properly chambered AI rifle is that you can use factory ammo in a pinch, but I know that you already knew that Jorge .........

Jason,

You've often heard me say, "I'm a short range meat hunter.

just fer schitz n' giggles, an oldie,but a goody IMHO.

http://reloadersnest.com/article_300hh_oct2803.asp





Best,


GWB

300 H&H! I've always had a thing for that round.

Have an H & H in a number one.. Cool round great game rifle..
Once you get a supply of brass you are set.. 06's are common as dirt, the H & H has CLASS!!!

300 H&H for sure........nothing else has it's cool factor.

It's actual ballistics might fool you & will almost surely bring a smile to your face.

MM

That sounds pretty sweet right there...

If you are serious about "retro" then it would be the 30-06
If you want the original retro 300 H&H ballistics then get the 30-06
If you want easy to find ammo and components then get the 30-06

Could be a "bottom line" here, somewhere...

DF

I'm thinking,------30-06

Ya think Phil may know something...

DF

Between those two, it would be 30-06 for me as well.

If I only used the .30-06, I would have given up shooting and hunting 20 years ago..